Month November 2024

Early Crossings

A photo from a US document giving young Gabriela Puentes passage into the country.

Our Family History (Document 2- From Mexico to the U.S.)

This is the 2nd of two documents that were either handwritten or typed by Antonia Lianez. It is a history of her mother and father how they met and their journey from Mexico to the United States. I have transcribed… Continue Reading →

Our Family in the United States (Document 1/A Short History)

When Mom and Dad passed, the only things I requested were her handwritten and typed history of the family beginning with Juan and Gabriela, my grandfather and grandmother on Mom’s side. I have recorded this version directly from her typed… Continue Reading →

Family Days in Ohio City

Louis Lianez, Judy, Emanuel and David Lianez. Location thought to be in Ohio City, Ohio. Date circa 1950

Summer Days at the River

Antonia and Judy Lianez @ the Auglaize River, Mercer County, Ohio . No date available

Post Meal “Chillin”

Louis Lianez takin’ it easy at Dave’s Home in Van Wert. 1979

John and Gabriela Vargas

John (Juan) and Gabriela Vargas (Puentes), date and Location unknown

Family Day at Franke Park

Picture Left: Antonia, Judy and John. Picture Right: Louis and John at Franke Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana , circa 1950

First Mexican LEO in Van Wert

Louis J. Lianez at Vine Street Home in his reserve police uniform. Louis was a “1st of” in several categories as were other members of the original family. He was also the 1st Mexican union steward at any manufacturing facility… Continue Reading →

Family Reunion

Original Lianez siblings at Family Reunion 1998, Van Wert, Ohio Front row L to R: Emanuel Lianez (1st born), Antonia C. Lianez (mother) Judy Lianez (only sister and 3rd born), John Lianez (4th born) Second Row L to R Thomas… Continue Reading →

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